Socio-economic statistics for Ipswich, Suffolk

Socio-economic statistics for Ipswich, Suffolk

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Ipswich in Ipswich from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Ipswich older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ipswich and Ipswich? Is Ipswich an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Ipswich Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ipswich residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Ipswich to the national average for England.
Level Alexandra England
No Qualifications 17.01% 18.08%
Level 1 10.39% 9.69%
Level 2 12.67% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.7% 5.32%
Level 3 17.44% 16.92%
Level 4 35.14% 33.92%

Ipswich Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Ipswich.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Ipswich 4.7% -0.4%
East of England 3% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Ipswich on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Ipswich.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 64.16%
In Part-Time Work 23.43%
Unemployed 6.46%
76.57% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Ipswich

How many residents own or rent their home in Ipswich and Ipswich

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ipswich either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 38.28 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 61.72 of Ipswich residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Alexandra (Ipswich) 38.28% 61.72%
Ipswich 55.44% 44.56%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Ipswich has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

Ipswich compared to other wards in Ipswich

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Castle Hill 83.5% 16.5%
2 Bixley 79.94% 20.06%
3 Rushmere 69.17% 30.83%
4 St Margaret's (Ipswich) 65.22% 34.78%
5 St John's (Ipswich) 62.18% 37.82%
6 Whitton (Ipswich) 60.63% 39.37%
7 Sprites 58.63% 41.37%
8 Gainsborough 56.64% 43.36%
9 Holywells 56.1% 43.9%
10 Whitehouse 55.07% 44.93%
11 Priory Heath 53.88% 46.12%
12 Stoke Park 51.92% 48.08%
13 Bridge (Ipswich) 40.83% 59.17%
14 Gipping 40.27% 59.73%
15 Westgate (Ipswich) 38.67% 61.33%
16 Alexandra (Ipswich) 38.28% 61.72%
Ipswich is ranked 16 out of 16 wards in Ipswich for the percentage of home owners.

Ipswich & Ipswich Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Ipswich in the Ipswich local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Alexandra (Ipswich) 70.75% 29.25%
Ipswich 82.26% 17.74%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Ipswich compared to other wards in Ipswich

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Westgate 66.25% 33.75%
2 Alexandra 70.75% 29.25%
3 Bridge 75.45% 24.55%
4 Gipping 75.52% 24.48%
5 Holywells 78.49% 21.51%
6 St John's 82.41% 17.59%
7 Priory Heath 83.26% 16.74%
8 St Margaret's 83.81% 16.19%
9 Whitehouse 84.97% 15.03%
10 Gainsborough 87.45% 12.55%
11 Stoke Park 88.12% 11.88%
12 Rushmere 88.54% 11.46%
13 Bixley 89.38% 10.62%
14 Whitton 89.87% 10.13%
15 Sprites 91.8% 8.2%
16 Castle Hill 92.33% 7.67%
'; Ipswich is ranked 2 out of 16 wards in Ipswich for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Ipswich Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Alexandra.
Age Band Proportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

Ipswich Health Statistics

Alexandra has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Alexandra (Ipswich) 46.66% 36.05% 12.57% 3.72% 1%
Ipswich 45.64% 35.78% 13.54% 3.98% 1.07%
East 48.28% 34.64% 12.5% 3.58% 1%
England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How has the health of residents in Ipswich changed since 2011?

Ipswich residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.02% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 45.56% 35.84% 13.53% 3.92% 1.14%
2021 45.64% 35.78% 13.54% 3.98% 1.07%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Ipswich?

The largest employment sector in Ipswich is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Skilled Trades.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 22.82%
Elementary Occupations 12.98%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.84%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.58%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 8.6%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.58%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 7.75%
Skilled Trades 7.08%

What is the population of Ipswich and Ipswich?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Ipswich including Ipswich. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Alexandra 10959
Bixley 6834
Bridge 9679
Castle Hill 6920
Gainsborough 8663
Gipping 9422
Holywells 8170
Priory Heath 8924
Rushmere 8114
Sprites 6436
St John's 9335
St Margaret's 8130
Stoke Park 6997
Westgate 10871
Whitehouse 8808
Whitton 7717
Ipswich Total 135979



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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